or Do Pirates Like Snow?
Some of the many imponderables uttered by my children.
This is going to be my record of life (because I don't scrapbook, never kept baby books, and have a horrible memory) and the things that happen as a not-so-patient stay-at-home-mom. I'm trying to deepen my faith, but hoping life doesn't cover me in mud.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

It Feels Good to be Random

Random could mean a jumble of things thrown together, like when a conversation makes sense to me and my husband is giving me that blank, confused stare.

Random could mean moving from topic to topic without a clear connection.

Random can also be Random Acts of Kindness, which I did today.

I had to go to town for my physical therapy appointment and decided to combine all my running in to one trip. Stopped at the church office for some scrip. Dropped off 5 or 6 bags of donate stuff - several bags of toys from when I cleaned the girls' room, at least one of things the girls decided to donate, and some clothes into the St. Vincent de Paul drop site at church. Then, to treat myself, I stopped at the local coffee shop and used part of my gift card.

Since I was given the gift card, I decided to share some of my good fortune. I left a large tip in the tip jar and I also gave the gal behind the counter $20 and told her to use it until it was gone to pay for other people's coffees. She gave me the most shocked look. As I was leaving the store, I heard her telling two ladies that they didn't have to pay for their drinks, that they had already been taken care of.

I left the store with a light feeling in my heart and a big smile on my face.

Sometimes, the littlest things can change someone's day. It sure did for me.

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About Me

Hi, My name is Traci. I'm married to my college sweetie. We literally met in college chemistry, so the chemistry has always been there! We have been married for 13 years with three beautiful girls, ages 8, 5, and 3 and two angel boys. Our girls are K, almost 9, who attends the local Catholic grade school and is in 3rd grade. Daughter #2 is Bug, age 5; she is attending the local public school in their brand new 4K program. Daughter #3 is Fixit - age 3. She stays at home with me during the day and is my "helper."
I'm a stay-at-home-mom, but it wasn't a willing transition from the working world. But, I don't know if it will be a willing transition back to the working world when I can make it back. I'm really enjoying staying at home with my kids and being there to help the neighbors out by watching their kids when they get off the bus.
I'm trying to become a better Catholic wife and mother. This will be my 2nd year teaching 7th grade Cathechism class - I volunteered and they gave me the hard grade. I survived the first year, so I'll be back to try it again this year.
I love to cook, have been crazy busy doing all my canning, and love to craft.